Orthopedic Clinical Assistant

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the significance each member of the Summit Family has as they impact one another and our patients on a daily basis. Be part of a patient-first environment that lives into our values of: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Stewardship and Innovation and a place where staff members feel respected and find a strong sense of purpose in their roles, contributing to a familial atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and enjoyment.

As part of a team in a clinic or Orthopedic Urgent Care Walk-in setting, the Orthopedic Clinical Assistant will provide clinical support in the provision of quality orthopedic care and treatment of patients and perform assigned administrative duties. Under supervision, and as direct support to physicians and/or other providers, clinical duties may include rooming of patients, obtaining medical history information, preparation of patient for evaluation, fitting and dispensing of durable medical equipment, casting, splinting and other assigned procedures. This role communicates with and provides information to patients and other care team providers, handles updating and managing patient records, facilitates follow-up care for patients, and assists in completing required paperwork.

• This is a full-time position, providing primary support for an Operative Hand Physician and Team. Monday - Friday schedule of 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (subject to change based on clinic and/or team needs). Primary location for this role will be at our Vadnais Heights Clinic with flexibility to float to other Summit campuses as needed. Other primary sites will likely include Forest Lake, Plymouth, and Woodbury, MN (subject to change). This position may also involve coverage at Summit outreach sites, as applicable.
• Monitor patient flow, room patients and obtain and record medical histories and prepare patient for evaluation and/or treatment.
• Prepare required instruments and equipment for examinations. Clean and stock exam/procedure rooms, including instruments and equipment, between patient appointments.
• Assist with casting, splinting, suture and staple removal, fitting and dispensing of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) as appropriate, and as directed by provider.
• Provide standardized patient education instructions verbal or written.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and appointments for further evaluation, testing, as needed, verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Refill prescriptions on behalf of ordering physician
• Perform administrative duties, including manage patient charts to ensure accuracy and completion, sending and receiving patient medical records, obtaining lab and x-ray and other related reports, and completing and sending necessary paperwork.